Four Transported to the Hospital After Ambulance and Sedan Collide in Mahanoy Township

Four people were transported to the hospital following a two-vehicle crash involving an ambulance and a sedan Wednesday afternoon in Mahanoy Township.

State Police: Coaldale Fire Started by Unattended Candle, Injures Two

A family of five was impacted by a residential fire in Coaldale Borough last week after an unattended Citronella candle accidentally ignited a blaze that injured at least two people.

State Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Crash on Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County

The Pennsylvania State Police at Frackville are investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred on the evening of Monday, July 28, 2025, on Interstate 81 in Cass Township, Schuylkill County.

Tractor Power Meets Boilo Flavor at Schuylkill County Fair Midweek Events

The third day of the 2025 Schuylkill County Fair is shaping up with a packed evening of rides, contests, educational programs, and live entertainment for all ages.

Three Mahanoy City Residents Charged in Marijuana Grow Operation

Three Mahanoy City residents are facing felony drug charges following the discovery of a marijuana grow operation at a West Pine Street home earlier this month.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 29th, 2025

                                                                        

Skook News Obituaries: July 29th, 2025

Man Charged by East Union Township Police After Fleeing and Swimming Through Ponds

A West Hazleton man is facing multiple charges after allegedly fleeing from police during a traffic stop and attempting to evade capture by running into the woods and swimming through multiple ponds.

Butler Township Man Charged Following Alleged Threat with Pellet Gun

A Butler Township man is facing multiple charges following an incident Friday night in which he allegedly threatened another individual with what appeared to be a handgun.

Schuylkill County ‘Rally Against the Regime’ Set for Saturday in St. Clair

A political demonstration titled “Rally Against the Regime” is scheduled to take place on Saturday, August 2, at the Coal Creek Commerce Center in St. Clair. 

WEATHER ALERT: Heat Advisory Issued for Schuylkill County for Tuesday and Wednesday

 

A Heat Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Tuesday, July 29th, 2025 and Wednesday, July 30th, 2025, for Schuylkill County and nearby Pennsylvania counties.

Kids Take the Spotlight on Day Two of the 2025 Schuylkill County Fair

The second day of the Schuylkill County Fair is all about the kids! 

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast for Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

              

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

for Tuesday, July 29th, 2025

Pennsylvania Game Commission Approves 13 Sunday Hunting Days for 2025

Pennsylvania hunters can now mark 13 Sundays on their calendars this fall, thanks to sweeping changes enacted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission following the recent repeal of the state’s longstanding ban on Sunday hunting.

Schuylkill County Obituaries for July 28th, 2025

                                                                       

Skook News Obituaries: July 28th, 2025

Public Health Alert Issued for Ham Salad Products Due to Possible Listeria Contamination

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert for two varieties of ham salad products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes (Lm), a potentially serious foodborne pathogen.